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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.85, 1,484.84 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.85, 1,484.84 and 442.08 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.85 : 1,484.84 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.85/1,484.84 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.85x = 1,484.84 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.85x = 656,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,423.97/989.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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